Highlights from Design Days Dubai 2012

My "accessorator passion," traveling the world in search of innovative and interesting design, was revved up by the efforts of the international galleries included in first annual Design Days Dubai. Landing in the city is breathtaking. It appears to have risen out of the desert minutes ago. Sleek, modern, contemporary, current, and amazingly tall buildings are everywhere. Larger than life is the directive in Dubai, making it a wonderful stage to exhibit the bold visions of today's design stars!

Bench

Bench

Secondome, located in Rome, presented this 18th-century-inspired throne-like bench by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk. Part of her Domestic Jewels collection, the woven textile, featuring a beautifully written recipe from her grandmother, celebrates the domestic arts of handwriting and cooking.

Beaded Chair

Beaded Chair

Sao Paulo gallery +Coletivo Amor de Madre is in the forefront of Brazil's design community. Designer Rodrigo Almeida created this beaded beauty, a chair very much in keeping with the flavor and colors of his country.